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Q1 2010

  • Updated Range of BCS Smilers Stamps confirmed

    Royal mail have updated their list of Smilers stamps available for the Business Customised range of Stamp sheets (effective 6th April 2010).  Gone are all the Commemorative size smilers stamps (Smiles, Cartoons, Hallmarks, Flowers, Flags, Poppies etc.) and also all the water activated gummed sheet formats. The following list has been issued to the trade and represents the current list of stamps for use with the BCS sheets. Some notable omissions are the White Ensign and Union Flag stamps and the Man in the Moon stamp (does this mean no more Dr. Who sci-fi sheets from the Stamp Centre?). (31/01)

    Issue Design   Size  Paper  Perfs
    Country definitives  England  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  Wales  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  Scotland  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  Northern Ireland  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  St George  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  Saltire 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Country definitives  Dragon 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Love  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Union Jack  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Hello 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Flower  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Robin in a box  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Teddy Bear  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Big Bang  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Balloons  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Hey Baby 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Best Wishes 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Celebrations 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Thank You 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Air  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Road  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Rail  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Sea  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Royalty Seal  20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Poppies 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Definitive size Smilers® Happy Birthday 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Christmas Father Christmas 1st 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical
    Christmas Stained Glass 1st 20.3 x 24.1  SA  Elliptical

 

  • New Smilers-By-Post Leaflet

    Timed to coincide with the issue of four new Smilers stamps for the personalised Smilers service, Royal mail have issued a new Smilers-By-Post leaflet featuring the four new stamps. RMSIL01 - 10 JBB has been in seen at Post Offices confirming the price increase from 1st January 2010 for all new Smilers sheets of 20 x 1st class stamps from £13.50 to £13.63. (31/01)

  • Castles of Wales

    Royal Mail will issue the last sheet in their "Castles" generic stamp sheet series which is due to be issued on 1st March. The sheet features 20 x 1st class definitive sized (DS) Welsh flag stamps which first appeared in the celebrating Wales mini-sheet. The label images depict well-known Welsh Castles and the sheet is the fourth and final sheet in the series of Smilers sheets featuring castles of the United Kingdom.  The Castles featured are: Caernavfon, Carreg Cennen, Biwmares (Beaumaris), Cricieth, Harlech, Cas-Gwent (Chepstow), Dinefwr, Dolbadarn, Dolwyddelan and Conway. (31/01)

  • New Sheets from Benham and Planet Prints

    It's been a bit quiet of late with very little news to pass on.  Benham have issued a flyer advising of two new sheets in the pipeline in their RAF series - that's four designs announced and awaited.  Planet Prints have also released a new sheet today - a striking sheet featuring British Birds.  (31/01)

        

  • New Year Update

    A Happy New Year to all readers, contributors and collectors alike with an apology for the apparent silence over the past month or so.  Seasonal and other commitments have kept me away from the computer but to be honest there has not been much going on in the Smilers world.  That said, it is probably worth a quick re-cap of comings and goings by way of a New Year update ....

    Since our last report at the beginning of December there have been only two new Business Customised Stamp sheets announced that we are aware of. Sir Isaac Newton is the subject of a new sheet from Adrian Bradbury due in January, whilst The Accession of King George V is featured on a new sheet from Buckingham Covers, due out in May. 

       

    You may have noticed a slight lull in the issue of new self-adhesive Business sheets since last November. This is because Cartor have had production problems which have delayed many planned releases including our History of British Air Services. Thankfully this seems to have been resolved as our supply of sheets arrived from the printers yesterday so watch out for other sheet arrivals in the next few weeks or so as sheet producers catch up on mailing out orders.

    Other recent developments are a torrent of new themed sheets from the George Kreisler stable. Marketed jointly by  Rushstamps (only those with print runs greater than 25) and the GB Stamp Centre. You will find details of the limited availability Smilers at Gary Harrop's new website  www.smilers-sheets.co.uk. First class sheets but in my opinion too many expensive sheets released too close together to make collecting these interesting or enjoyable.

    Talking about websites, Adrian Bradbury has managed to bag the domain name www.smilers.co.uk from the Co-Op bank so in future you will be able to find all your new Bradbury Smilers at this easy to remember website.

    Also in December, we saw a new Themed sheet from a limited printing of 14 sheets from the folks behind the Isle of Pabay carriage labels/customised stamp sheets which have made regular appearances for a number of years. This year the label features the South Skye Lighthouse.

    Finally, no takers for our Christmas Quiz so no prizes awarded on this occasion. I can't decide whether it was the turkey, the TV or just lack of cerebral activity over the festive season. (17/01)


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                                            Last updated: February 01, 2010